Job Description

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- 8 days on, 6 days off, Permanent Position
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- FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO regional or relocation support available
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Join Iluka's new Balranald Operation that deploys a novel, remotely operated, underground mining technology based on Horizontal Direction Drilling platforms to extract ore. Balranald deposit is one of the highest-grade mineral sands deposits in the world, containing significant quantities of titanium minerals rutile and zircon, as well as smaller but material quantities of rare earths.

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Iluka’s Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW.

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You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne or Sydney.

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Relocation assistance will be provided to the preferred candidate if required.

About the role n

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join Iluka’s Maintenance team. The permanent position will provide the successful candidate with a unique chance to contribute to value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle.

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At Balranald, the processing plant incorporates a range of essential processes, including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation, and magnetic separation. The operation also includes horizontal drill rigs and a diverse range of mobile equipment.

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Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the main responsibilities of this role include:

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- Manage, analyse, and report on downtime data
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- Facilitate proactive maintenance program by applying Reliability Engineering tools Including Failure Mode Effect & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why’s Analysis, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Weibull analysis & defect eliminations
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- Minimise production downtime by investigating failure events and perform detailed analysis on plant & equipment availability,



reliability & maintainability to identify and rectify equipment and operational defects
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- Review asset maintenance strategies & oversee maintenance strategy, development & optimisation
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- Develop and implement Asset Management standards and processes
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- Technical support in solving complex problems affecting asset performance
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- Coach and mentor maintenance teams on asset management and reliability best practice
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About you n

To be successful for this role, you will have:

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- An engineering degree or related discipline, complemented by a trade background, will be highly regarded
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- Previous demonstrated experience in a mining or processing environment
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- High level attention to detail
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- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and team engagement
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- A high level of proficiency with Excel and other software packages including SAP would be highly regarded
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Our offer to you nn
- Be involved in the development of a new mine with new mining methods
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- Family friendly 8:6 roster FIFO/DIDO/Residential
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- Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
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- Opportunities for training and professional development
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- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
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- Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure
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- Company share matching scheme
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- Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested
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We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

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Applicants will be required to meet Iluka’s pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening and hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

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Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

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Applications Close – 23rd of October 2026

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“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”

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📌 Reliability Engineer (Mungo)
🏢 Iluka Resources
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